Nikki Sizer
@nikkisizer
English expat in the United Arab Emirates
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55 posts
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28
About me
English
Lives in Dubai
Speaks English
Registration: 02 July 2012
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Tax in UK if working in KSA by ScotsTraveller
Hi,Does anyone know any good tax lawyers in the UK that can offer advice on taking a role in KSA?My wife and daughter would be staying in our house in the UK while I take a 12 month contract.Would I still be required to pay UK tax due to having a ...
My understanding is that if you are in the Uk more than 90 days a year your entire income will become Uk taxable regardless of where you earn the money. That is not correct.HMRC's guidance is in excess of 100 pages in the area of UK non ... Read More
Tax in UK if working in KSA by ScotsTraveller
Hi,Does anyone know any good tax lawyers in the UK that can offer advice on taking a role in KSA?My wife and daughter would be staying in our house in the UK while I take a 12 month contract.Would I still be required to pay UK tax due to having a ...
Hello everyone,Please be advised that the area of UK non residence is complex.You should most certainly seek professional advice. Read More
11500 AED p/m plus accommodation - Can I save... by Teacherman18
Hello all, I’m hoping you can help me to see if I’m able to save as much as I hope to. I’m a Primary School teacher and have been offered 11,500 AED p/m plus accommodation to teach in a British Curriculum private school in ...
To give you an idea.... Irish pub - standard pub food as meal, couple of beers, couple of glasses of wine will cost you approx £60.00 (AED 300) excluding taxi's etc. Same as above but low level Italian restaurant will cost you approx ... Read More
11500 AED p/m plus accommodation - Can I save... by Teacherman18
Hello all, I’m hoping you can help me to see if I’m able to save as much as I hope to. I’m a Primary School teacher and have been offered 11,500 AED p/m plus accommodation to teach in a British Curriculum private school in ...
Hello Teacherman18, It would be very hard indeed to manage to go out for just one night on a budget of £60.00. AED 5,000 a month would buy you a few nights out a month but they would be at fairly low level places. After household bills etc. ... Read More
Changing Residency by portal1985
Hey guys, I currently live in the UK as a British National with my wife and our baby. We are leaving the UK in April to travel Europe. My plan was to become resident of Dubai for tax purposes as we're not required to be there for more than ...
Hello, I can help you. We are based in Dubai and specialise in assisting British Expats in the United Arab Emirates with their UK tax affairs. For further assistance please feel free to email me directly nikki@uktaxforexpats.com I look forward ... Read More
Is 18k AED good enough for man and a wife? by slr722
Basic Salary: AED 10,800 House rent: 4,500 Transport: 2,700 Gross monthly: 18,000 AED (Total wage) Includes: Full medical, 1 flight ticket per year, 30 days annual leave Age: 28 Job: Web Developer/Designer Married: Yes, 1 wife who is 25 and we have ...
Hello slr722, In my opinion you will just get by on that salary each month. I very much doubt that you will have any money spare to save if that was your plan. Good luck! Read More
New to Dubai by GuestPoster970
Hi Everybody just landed new to Dubai I am from UK looking to network. Please get in touch with me. I am a Divisional Manager of Worldteachers Recruitment Head Office in Scotland UK...
Welcome to Dubai BaberKhan! Read More
Hiring process Question by uk83uk
Hi, I received an email five weeks after the interview (went really good and I was expecting a call from the Manager) saying that unfortunately the position has gone on hold until the foreseeable future. Is this a creative rejection? Thanks
Hi uk83uk, It is quite common for positions to be put on hold so I would not give up hope just yet :) Good luck! Read More
Salary £100k sterling by Ros123
Hi, I am in conversations with regard to a job offer, however I know very little about the cost of living in Abu Dhabi at present so need to do some research asap! A figure of £100k with 0% tax has been mentioned along with relocation/furniture ...
Hi Matt, £100k tax free will suffice. Good luck & enjoy! Read More
TEFL employment (companies/requirements) by Beakersful
I'm currently teaching in KSA and the game plan was to gain the experience necessary to move to the UAE, preferable Dubai since I have family here. What are the minimum requirements academies/recruiters are looking for? I'll only have a BA in ...
Have a nice holiday! Read More
TEFL employment (companies/requirements) by Beakersful
I'm currently teaching in KSA and the game plan was to gain the experience necessary to move to the UAE, preferable Dubai since I have family here. What are the minimum requirements academies/recruiters are looking for? I'll only have a BA in ...
Hello Beakersful, Check out this website which you may find of use: http://dubaiforvisitors.com/2008/01/08/top-25-recruitment-agencies-in-uae/ Good luck! Read More
Young family moving to Dubai by lindseyb
Hi everyone, I am already an expat from the UK. I have lived in Spain and currently we are living in Malta. Our next post looks like it will be Dubai. We are coming for a look round next month and am very much looking forward to it. We have a 3 ...
You are most welcome! Read More
Young family moving to Dubai by lindseyb
Hi everyone, I am already an expat from the UK. I have lived in Spain and currently we are living in Malta. Our next post looks like it will be Dubai. We are coming for a look round next month and am very much looking forward to it. We have a 3 ...
Hello lindseyb, If your husband will be working by Business Bay then an area called Mirdif will be perfect for you as it is only a 10 minute drive away from Business Bay, 15 minutes from Dubai Airport and 30 minutes or so to the centre of ... Read More
Living in abu dhabi by vmac76
Hi i have been offer 16500 aed per month with 84200 aed a year used for living cost(accomadation) and flights home. Is this enough to get by living in abu dhabi? i am single and be living alone. any other tips or advice on living in abu dhabi be ...
Hello vmac76, It seems a bit on the low side but you will be able to get by :) Good luck! Read More
Urgent advice - job offer and cost of living by Thomo1
Ok folks I need some advice. I won't bore you with the details but basically I have been offered a Senior Management job in Abu Dhabi. My wife and two children will be accompanying me. The package is as follows: 27,500 per month Salary 12,500 per ...
Absolutely :) My only regret is not moving here earlier! Read More